Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 9, 2015

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Water

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about a federal appellate court suspending nationwide implementation of the WOTUS rule, explain why details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations won’t be out for a while, how some peanut fields suffered stress this year, the age of farmers and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending October 9th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Healthy Lawn-Part 1

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In the first part of her series Cathy Isom tells us the three things experts say we should do to our lawn right now – instead of putting it off until Spring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Slight Revision to Cotton Production Forecast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its October crop reports today, and a slight revision was made to the cotton production forecast compared to last month. Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C. has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Court Stops EPA’s ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops, Water

From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2015 – In a significant victory for the agricultural and business sectors, a federal appellate court this morning suspended nationwide implementation of the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule until further order of the court. The National Pork Producers Council hailed the decision. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Common Shifts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about agriculture, a risky business, in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

30 Day Wait for TPP Details

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

We’ve told you that the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations in Atlanta, Georgia wrapped up this past Monday. And while many people are looking forward to seeing the details, they will not be released until the President presents it to Congress, or in about 30 days. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why it will take that long to get the information. Download …

Mexican Trade Delegation Visits Alabama Peanut Farm / Sending Peanut Butter to South Carolina

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

A Mexican trade delegation recently made a visit to a peanut farm in Alabama. Tyron Spearman has that story, along with information about peanut butter being sent to flood ravaged areas of South Carolina and how you can help. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Warding Off Potential Bird Flu Cases

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

There have been efforts underway for some time to prepare for a possible return of avian influenza when the wild bird migration starts south this fall. Susan Carter provides information on what some of the methods are that USDA is using to prepare for, and hopefully prevent a potential avian flu outbreak. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Cotton Prices Inching Higher

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Weather

Cotton prices have been inching higher as of late, and Cotton Incorporated economist Jon Devine looks at some of the reasons why this may be happening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …